‘Divine Mercy’ shop in Lurgan is robbed

Carmel Robinson

Police have asked for help to find the thieves who stole from a shop selling religious memorabilia at the weekend.

Police said the ‘Devine Mercy’ shop in Edward St was robbed on Saturday morning.

A spokesperson revealed: “At 0940hrs this morning six people entered the shop and after distracting the shop assistant it is alleged that £40 was removed from a charity box which was to raise money for the visit of Father Chrisandus Amble from Kenya.

“The six were described as having southern accents and left in a white van.